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angiographyor arteriographyX-ray examination of arteries and veins with a contrast medium to differentiate them from surrounding organs. The contrast medium is introduced through a catheter to show the blood vessels and the structures they supply, including organs. Angiography of diseased leg, brain, or heart arteries is necessary before corrective surgery. See also angiocardiography. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Prieto-Solis et al (20) studied 66 patients with an inferior myocardial infarction who subsequently underwent coronary arteriography (RCA, n=46; circumflex artery, n = 20) and found that an ST-segment elevation of 1 mm or greater in leads [V. Magnetic resonance arteriography and magnetic resonance venography showed that the circle of Willis was patent, as were the internal and external jugular veins bilaterally. A coronary arteriography and an echocardiogram performed in January 1997 were normal. |
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